The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 26,200

€ 39,800

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes C 280
57.5
71.4
79.4
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
105.7
183.9
108.7
180.6
183.9 in
Length
180.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes C 280
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.4 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes C 280
5E
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes C 280
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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19.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
19.14 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
634 mi
Range
446 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
92.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data